Kimono Rental Experiences

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Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store

2025.08.16

Wear a kimono and eat your way through Arashiyama! Recommended spots to visit🌸

Wear a kimono and eat your way through Arashiyama! Recommended spots to visit🌸

Hello! This is Kimono Rental Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store.

This time, we would like to introduce some recommended street food spots around Arashiyama to enjoy after renting a kimono!

The signs of spring are starting to show, and the weather is getting warmer 🌸

This is the perfect season for kimono rental♡

Many customers are visiting Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store as well.

Arashiyama is full of famous sightseeing spots such as the bamboo grove and Togetsukyo Bridge, and with many shops lined up, it’s the perfect place for street food!

Here are 5 street food spots that look amazing in photos with kimono ✨

Please also use this as inspiration for photo compositions.

Mamemono to Taiyaki

Kimono experience in Arashiyama

A taiyaki with only a one-minute best-before time!

Packed with red bean paste and a fluffy, piping hot crust — absolutely delicious ✨

And it looks so cute too 🤍

Be careful though — if butter drops onto your kimono, it will leave a stain that can’t be removed!

Check out the retro-style kimono in this photo here:
Kyoto Antique Kimono Rental Plan and Retro Kimono List

%Arabica Arashiyama

Kimono experience in Arashiyama

Arabica Coffee is a café well-known for its % logo ☕️

It’s located right next to Togetsukyo Bridge 🤍
Not only coffee, but also matcha lattes, lemonade, and other drinks are available ✨

The bench in front of the store is a popular photo spot and pairs perfectly with kimono 🤭💕

They also have a shop near Kiyomizu Temple, close to Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store.

The original kimono from Rikawafuku shown in the photo can be found here:
Rikawafuku Original Kimono List

Fluffy

Kimono experience in Arashiyama

Fluffy’s strawberry candy 🍓

The pink ribbon is adorable — just holding it looks cute 🎀♡

And not just the looks — the sweet and sour balance is perfect, making it delicious ✊

*This photo shows a hakama.* At Kyoto Kimono Rental Rikawafuku, you can also rent hakama for strolling around town.
Click here for details on the Kyoto Hakama Hair Set Plan

Terakoya Honpo

Kimono experience in Arashiyama

Terakoya Honpo’s colorful dango 🍡✨

Dango and kimono are the perfect match ◎
With seasonal limited-edition dango and various flavors, they’re all delicious 💖

Take a handshot with your friends for a super cute kimono photo.

Check out this article on how to coordinate a cute “similar look” in kimono!
How to create a similar look with kimono rental!

Kotoimo Honpo

Kimono experience in Arashiyama

Kotoimo Honpo’s grilled Mitarashi dango 🍡

These large, chewy dango are filling and satisfying 🤭

Covered in rich sauce, they’re absolutely delicious and highly recommended

There’s a bamboo grove nearby, so taking a photo with dango while in kimono will make for an even more stunning shot ✨

Learn more about the Bamboo Grove here:
5 Tips for Visiting Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove in Kimono

How about enjoying street food in kimono?

All the street food spots introduced here are within walking distance from Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store.

Please enjoy a stylish street food stroll in kimono♡

All of us at the Arashiyama store look forward to welcoming you!

For checking plan prices or making a reservation, please visit here:
Kimono Rental Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store Reservations

From Kimono Rental RIKAWAFUKU

The Arashiyama area has tons of great spots for grab-and-go snacks! Why not combine kimono rental with a fun food crawl? Rikawafuku Arashiyama offers great student discounts and couple plans. Feel free to make a reservation anytime!

RikaWafuku Kyoto Store Location Guide

  • Rikawafuku Kyoto Ekimae Store

    Rikawafuku Kyoto Station Store

    607 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
    Tatsumi Building, 3rd Floor, Unit C

    To Kyoto Station Store

    Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Keage, Gion, Kiyomizu
    For those who haven't decided on a destination
    For those who want to visit various places
    7 minutes walk from Kyoto Station's Central Exit

    Recommended for

    Rikawafuku Kyoto Ekimae Store is recommended for: ① Those visiting Kyoto by car, ② Those staying in hotels near Kyoto Station, and ③ Those coming from afar using the Shinkansen.
    Also, ④ Those who haven't decided on tourist destinations, ⑤ Those who want to visit various places in Kyoto City, and ⑥ Those planning to visit Kegon Incline or Fushimi Inari Shrine.
    The store is conveniently located near the Kyoto Minami Interchange for those coming by car from nearby prefectures.

    Access to Kyoto Ekimae Store

    7 minutes walk from Kyoto Station's Central Exit
    Right in front of City Bus stop "Shichijo Nishinotoin", 3 minutes walk from "Shimogyo Ward General Office" bus stop.
    Nearby are Toji Temple and Higashi Honganji Temple. Rikawafuku Kyoto Ekimae Store is also convenient for kimono strolling at Fushimi Inari Shrine (about 10 minutes by train) and Arashiyama (about 20 minutes by train). For Kyoto sightseeing starting from Kyoto Station, Rikawafuku Kyoto Ekimae Store is the ideal choice.

  • Rikawafuku Gion Store

    Rikawafuku Gion Store

    7-1 Yamato-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
    Moriya Building, 3rd Floor

    To Gion Store

    Yasaka Shrine, Gion Shirakawa, Keage, Kiyomizu area
    Good balance of travel, dining, and Kyoto vibes
    For those visiting Kiyomizu Temple and another spot
    2 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gion Shijo Station

    Recommended for

    Rikawafuku Gion Store is recommended for: ① Those who want to experience a quintessentially Kyoto location, ② Those staying in hotels near Karasuma or Kawaramachi, and ③ Those wanting to take photos in kimono.
    Also, ④ Those concerned about the weather on their chosen day, ⑤ Those looking to visit Kiyomizu Temple and one other place, and ⑥ Those planning to visit Yasaka Shrine. This store is often chosen for hassle-free sightseeing and dining. If you're undecided, we recommend making a reservation at Gion Store.

    Access to Gion Store

    2 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gion Shijo Station
    6 minutes walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
    1 minute walk from City Bus stop "Shijo Keihan (Gion Shijo)"
    Nearby are Gion Shirakawa, Kamo River, and Yasaka Shrine. For sightseeing at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kegon Incline, and Nanzen-ji Temple, Rikawafuku Gion Store is a convenient choice.

  • Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store

    Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store

    11-4 Zorocho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

    To Arashiyama Store

    Main attractions: Togetsukyo Bridge, Bamboo Grove, Arashiyama sightseeing
    Perfect for couple dates and cafe hopping!
    No hills, easy to walk, recommended for short tours
    6 minutes walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station

    Recommended for

    Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store is recommended for: ① Those focusing on Arashiyama sightseeing, ② Parents enjoying kimono rentals with their children, ③ Couples on a date.
    Also, ④ Those wanting to visit stylish cafes, ⑤ Those looking for a short sightseeing experience in the afternoon, and ⑥ Those who prefer less walking and moving around. The Arashiyama area can be enjoyed within 2–3 hours. It's ideal for those wanting a short kimono experience in the afternoon. The store offers the largest kimono selection among our Kyoto locations.

    Access to Arashiyama Store

    2 minutes walk from Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Arashiyama Line
    6 minutes walk from JR Sagano Line Saga-Arashiyama Station
    12 minutes walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station
    Nearby are Togetsukyo Bridge, Bamboo Grove, and Kimono Forest. For sightseeing in Arashiyama, Rikawafuku Arashiyama Store is convenient.

  • Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store

    Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store

    327-6 Kiyomizu 3-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

    To Kiyomizu Store

    Main attractions: Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka
    For those who are thinking of going to the Kiyomizu area
    Considering short-term kimono rental
    About 7 minutes walk from City Bus stop "Kiyomizumichi"

    Recommended for

    Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store is recommended for: ① Those focusing on Kiyomizu area sightseeing, ② School trip students renting kimonos, ③ Those looking for a short-term rental in the afternoon, and ④ First-time visitors to Kyoto who want to see iconic spots.
    Recently, it has become crowded with many foreign visitors, and due to the numerous hills, it's not recommended for those who dislike walking or crowded places.

    Access to Kiyomizu Store

    About 7 minutes walk from City Bus stop "Kiyomizumichi", 10 minutes walk from "Gojozaka"
    20 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gion Shijo Station
    About 10 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station. Fare: around 1,300 yen
    Nearby are Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, and Yasaka Koshindo. For kimono strolls around Kiyomizu Temple, Rikawafuku Kiyomizu Store is convenient.

Plan Information

List of rental plans and prices in Kyoto